Brentford close to Ouattara signing as Wissa move to Newcastle looms

Brentford are poised to complete a club-record move for Bournemouth winger Dango Ouattara, with talks progressing toward a deal worth around 42.5 million including add-ons. The agreement would allow Brentford to replace their lost forward talent and simultaneously clear the path for Yoane Wissa to depart for Newcastle United, as the Magpies push to strengthen their attack ahead of a congested schedule that also includes European competition. Ouattara has been granted permission to travel for a medical, with the deal expected to be formalised imminently.

The Burkinabe international, 23, has been identified by Brentford as the ideal long-term successor to Bryan Mbeumo, who left for Manchester United in the close season. In the 2023-24 campaign Ouattara contributed nine goals in all competitions and started 21 league games, impressing with his versatility as a winger and forward. His potential arrival at the Gtech Community Stadium would complete a rapid reshaping of Brentford’s forward options and support their aims to remain competitive at the top end of the table while managing a tighter squad footprint.

For Newcastle, the developing move for Wissa would represent a critical...